Sometimes it is very difficult to find the required flavor when catching crucian carp, as it is quite picky. Flavors are an additional element of bait that causes an increased appetite in fish, which leads to an increase in the number of bites. Among a large number of smells, crucian carp may prefer the smell of garlic, corn, flax, sunflower, ginger and other spices. But the aroma should not be abused, since too saturated, and even more so unfamiliar smell can alert crucian carp.
Varieties of flavors
In the respective stores, you can buy various flavors, in the form of powders or liquids. In complementary foods, their percentage should not exceed the level of 5-7%. Each individual flavor has its own characteristics, indicating the possibility of its use for fishing. The collection of scents is very large. Here you can find the smell of salted squid and sweet “tutti-frutti”. Flavorings in liquid form are added to the bait, while they dissolve easily in water, quickly attracting crucian carp. Their percentage is so small that one bottle can be enough for the whole season. Powdered flavors are added in dry form to the bait, which increases its attractiveness for crucian carp.
DIY flavors
Many “karasyatniks” are engaged in the preparation of flavorings with their own hands. This activity is no less interesting than making various baits at home. To interest a crucian, it is necessary to take into account a whole range of factors, such as the nature of the reservoir, weather conditions, the presence of fishermen in the neighborhood, etc. Alternatively, you can suggest this approach: take a dung worm and place it in a bowl of mint. The worm will be not only clean, but also fragrant. Crucian does not refuse black bread in combination with various smells. Experienced fishermen do not stop there, and try more and more new flavors. Such widely used additives as dill seeds, garlic powder or sunflower oil are classics in the preparation of baits for catching carp. And yet, it turns out, there are a number of new recipes, sometimes paradoxical in nature. Oddly enough, but crucian carp is attracted by the aroma of the Vietnamese balm “Asterisk”. You can buy it without any problems at any pharmacy. In order for the bait to smell this miraculous balm, they need to lubricate their hands, and then start kneading the dough, for example. The result is a very fragrant bait that can interest crucian carp.
Crucian loves corn cooked on the basis of sunflower oil. But if this corn is processed, using anise, vanillin, honey or cocoa powder, then he definitely will not refuse such corn. Some carp hunters claim that crucian carp is not indifferent to the smell of kerosene and is able to actively catch it.
Without the use of flavors, one can hardly count on a serious catch of crucian carp. It is very important to properly prepare such bait, otherwise one “little thing” will fall on the hook. The composition of the bait should include not only small particles that create a food cloud in the water column, but also larger ingredients that can leave a food spot on the bottom. It will attract large crucian carp and keep it at the fishing point.
As larger particles, oatmeal cookies, fried seeds (crushed), oatmeal, pearl barley, etc. are used. Equally important is the consistency of the bait. The main thing is that it does not fall apart during impact on the water. Such bait will feed extraneous fish.
Flavors for warm and cold water
Oddly enough, but the aromatization of bait for these conditions is completely different.
At lower water temperatures, fish do not need pronounced flavors, unlike warm water. In warm water, the fish prefers fruity smells and are quite bright. Despite this, one should not resort to their excess, which can negatively affect the entire fishing process.
Honey is ideal for warm water. In the summer, there is no point in supplying nutrients for crucian carp, since they are quite enough in the reservoir itself.
In the spring, when the water has not yet warmed up, and in the fall, when it has already cooled down, nutrients should be introduced into the bait. As flavorings, additives with the smell of a bloodworm or worm can be used. If there is a worm or bloodworm in the bait, then it is better to refuse aromatization.
In cold water, it is better to use natural flavors, as the fish are very sensitive to them. Despite the fact that they do not emit a strong aroma, they attract fish effectively.
Carp fishing (flavors)
Results
In conclusion, we can state the fact that only the correct flavoring of bait and bait can ensure effective carp fishing. When using flavorings, you should be guided by the following rules:
- You need to make sure that the flavoring can be used to catch crucian carp.
- Artificial flavors should not be abused, since crucian carp respond better to natural ones.
- Any fragrance can be used as a flavoring agent, the main thing is not to be afraid of the consequences. The most common are the aromas of honey, bloodworm, garlic, sunflower and dill. Oddly enough, but crucian actively reacts to kerosene.
- When adding flavoring to bait, you need to take into account fishing conditions, as well as weather conditions.
- When catching crucian carp throughout the season, one should take into account the seasonal needs of crucian carp in flavorings.
- Do not forget about the correct consistency of bait. Its density depends on whether there is a current or whether it is stagnant water.
- Bait should always be prepared with the addition of water from the reservoir where it is supposed to catch crucian carp.
- To make fishing less costly, it is better to cook the bait yourself, but you can also use ready-made purchased ones.